Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
 

Go Back   Airstream Forums > Airstream Restoration, Repair & Parts Forums > Windows, Doors, Locks & Vents > Windows & Screens
Click Here to Login
Register Vendors FAQ Community Calendar Today's Posts Search Log in

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 02-04-2011, 04:12 PM   #1
3 Rivet Member
 
cojer's Avatar
 
1966 17' Caravel
salida , Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 204
Images: 5
rear window on a '66 caravel

i have a new '66 caravel ...the plastic window in the back i'm pretty sure isn't "original equipement" my question is, what was? can anybody help me with maybe some good photos of what it should really look like. was it a curved piece of glass or flat. and where can i get one?
cojer is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-04-2011, 04:25 PM   #2
Rivet Master
 
Melody Ranch's Avatar
 
1956 22' Flying Cloud
1953 32' Liner
1955 22' Safari
Valley View , Texas
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 3,971
Images: 78
Send a message via Skype™ to Melody Ranch
The rear window was a tempered flat glass. You can get one made at any good auto glass shop. Your locks should work too....if they were not lost.
__________________
"If it can't be reduced, reused, repaired, rebuilt, refurbished, refinished, resold, recycled or composted
then it should be restricted, redesigned or removed from production."
Melody Ranch is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-04-2011, 09:28 PM   #3
3 Rivet Member
 
cojer's Avatar
 
1966 17' Caravel
salida , Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 204
Images: 5
thanks melody but no locks, no hinges, no trim or gasket...were they hinged or fixed?
cojer is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-05-2011, 01:10 AM   #4
Moderator
 
Stefrobrts's Avatar

 
1968 17' Caravel
Battle Ground , Washington
Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 12,255
Images: 50
Blog Entries: 1
The back window should be hinged. Pretty much the same structure as the front window. Is your front window still intact?
__________________
Stephanie




Stefrobrts is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Tags
17', 1966 caravel, caravel, rear window


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
AS280 - Front (driver) sliding window latch dalefox Classic Motorhomes 16 01-14-2022 01:42 AM
AS280 - Rear airbags bypassed dalefox Classic Motorhomes 45 02-17-2011 05:40 PM
Got my window out. Now what? Breadbug Windows & Screens 3 01-23-2011 07:27 PM
Front and Rear Window hinge - 1968 Randy Gates 1965 - 1969 Globetrotter 1 01-15-2011 10:05 PM
1950 Flying Cloud Needs Window Replacement happy123 Windows, Doors, Locks & Vents 2 01-10-2011 05:56 PM


Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Airstream, Inc. or any of its affiliates. Airstream is a registered trademark of Airstream Inc. All rights reserved. Airstream trademark used under license to Social Knowledge LLC.



All times are GMT -6. The time now is 05:11 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.